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Smith v Croft (No 2)

[1988] Ch 114
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1987
Statusunclear

Key Principle

A derivative claim should not proceed where an independent majority of shareholders opposes it, absent exceptional circumstances.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — derivative-claims

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